There was a time when the idea of a Toronto-based phantom merchandise post seemed like something we’d never see around here. It now seems to be a regular occurrence. In the past 14 months this is the fourth Toronto team to make it to a final (conference or league) and
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Atletico Madrid evolves its crest ahead of move to new stadium
Spanish giants Atletico Madrid are due to move into a shiny new stadium for the 2017-18 season. Today was the day that they announced the name of that new stadium — the Wanda Metropolitano — and they also decided that this was as good of a time as any to
Carolina Railhawks rebrand to become North Carolina FC
The current incarnation of the North American Soccer League is in major flux right now, but that hasn’t stopped one of its teams from going ahead with a rebrand. In fact, this rebrand was done with an eye on Major League Soccer, as the ownership of the former Carolina Railhawks
Atlanta United Road Jersey Leaked
For a brief few moments this morning, an online sports apparel shop had listed a yet-t0-be-released Atlanta United away shirt in a women’s style available for sale. It was quickly removed, but as nothing truly disappears once it has been online, several eagle-eyed fans spotted it and took screenshots. Take a look: The description
Atlanta United reveals home kit for inaugural 2017 season
One of the two expansion clubs for the 2017 Major League Soccer season officially unveiled their kit for their inaugural season, as Atlanta United revealed their signature look to their supporters on Tuesday night. The design of the kit itself is pretty simple. The crest itself gave us all a
Chelsea FC sign 15-year, 900 million pound deal with Nike
As of right now, the only club in the Premier League that is outfitted by Nike is Manchester City. However, that number will go up to two for Nike in the 2017-18 season, because Chelsea will be joining City in Nike’s camp. The club itself said that the deal with
Minnesota United FC will keep their name and logo for move to MLS
Next season, MLS will see two new expansion teams enter the league. We’ve known for a long time now that those two teams would be Atlanta United FC and Minnesota United FC, with the latter making the jump from the North American Soccer League. There were questions, though, as to
Manchester United will let their fans design their next third jersey
We already know what Manchester United will look like on the pitch this season when it comes to t heir kits. However, Adidas and United already have one eye on the future, and they’re putting the future in the hands of the fans. Adidas and Manchester United have decided that
OGC Nice in France pay tribute to 85 victims killed in Bastille Day attack
In an inspiring and touching move, Ligue 1 side OGC Nice will be paying tribute to the 85 victims of the recent Bastille Day terrorist attack in Nice with a special jersey. Instead of wearing their traditional red-and-black striped shirts, they’ll be wearing a white shirt with no sponsor on
Manchester United has their 2016 kit leaked via FIFA 17
We’re getting very close to the start of the European soccer season, and most of the big clubs are already on their preseason tours in preparation for the long campaign that’s ahead. As such, this is normally the time when we start to see teams unveil their new kits for
Real Madrid and Barcelona are both wearing purple clash kits this season
The biggest rivalry in soccer (and probably sports as a whole) is Spain’s El Clasico: Real Madrid vs. Barcelona. As such, you’d think that the two clubs would try their best to distinguish themselves from their rival. For the most part, they do. Barcelona proudly touts their their Blaugrana colors,
Wales and Portugal both wear clash kits for Euro 2016 semifinal
The Euro 2016 Semifinals are underway, as nearly a month of competition has come down to four of Europe’s best teams vying for the right to play for the championship trophy on this upcoming Sunday. Today’s matchup pits superstar Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal against Ronaldo’s Real Madrid teammate Gareth Bale